Bruchköbel votes: Who will prevail in the mayoral duel?

Bruchköbel votes: Who will prevail in the mayoral duel?

A new mayor will be elected in Bruchköbel in the Main-Kinzig district today, October 26, 2025. The polling stations are open until 6 p.m. and citizens are invited to cast their votes. A total of four candidates are up for election. The field is led by the incumbent Sylvia Braun from the FDP, followed by Thorsten Keim (CDU) and Nils Vornwald (AfD). As the tension rises before the election, a report on the outcome of the election will be published in the evening. East Hesse News already gives an insight into the upcoming decisions.

The candidate Sylvia Braun is conducting her election campaign with a city walk that lasts around two hours and takes interested citizens, party friends and members of the cooperation parties (FDP, Greens, SPD) with her. Since her election as mayor in 2019, she has launched a number of projects, including the town house and the new nature daycare concept. However, there are also challenges on the agenda such as the renovation of the community center, which has been empty for three years, and the search for investors for a medical center on the festival square, which has so far had no positive results. How op online reports, Braun does not see the buyback of the community center as a central task of the city, which is causing discussions among many citizens.

Voter turnout and the political climate

But what about voter turnout in Bruchköbel? High voter turnout is essential for democracy. Statistics show that voter turnout in Germany varies greatly, depending on age and region. In particular, the older generation aged 70 and over is often less active, while participation among 50 to 69 year olds is over 85%. In the last federal election, total voter turnout was 82.5%, which represents an increase compared to previous elections. In Cologne, for example, there was a voter turnout of 88% - a value that many municipalities would like to see. You can find out more about voter participation here: Statista.

For Sylvia Braun, it is particularly important that citizens, on the one hand, use the opportunity to cast their vote and, on the other hand, strive for calm and objective politics in the interests of everyone. Also on the agenda are promising projects, such as the barrier-free design of Krebsbach Park by 2026 and the challenges of the Old Town Hall project, which faces major hurdles due to Corona and monument protection. It is these issues that strongly shape the political climate in Bruchköbel and should motivate voters to cast their votes.

The evening news will certainly be exciting to see how the election turns out. The citizens hope for a positive development in their city - whether with the current mayor or a new face at the helm remains to be seen.